At some point yesterday on his drive from Burren Junction to Gunnedah, Labor candidate for Parkes Nathan Fell passed 5000 kilometres travelled in just two weeks – but most of his competitors aren’t showing up at all.
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Youth vote a lurking threat to electoral certainty
Millennials and Gen Z now represent 47 per cent of the electorate, with more than 90 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds registered to vote, but they’re also the most disillusioned voters.
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Labor pledges to expand 24/7 health advice service
New Englanders would have access to round-the-clock health advice and an after-hours GP telehealth service under a proposed 1800MEDICARE service.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Nathan Fell, Labor candidate, Parkes
Nathan Fell, Labor’s candidate for Parkes, didn’t think running in an election was something he’d do, because politicians don’t look and sound like him.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Early voting centres closed on ANZAC Day
Reminder: Early voting centres are not open on ANZAC Day or Sunday 27 April. Check your local polling booths.
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Meet Petrus Van Der Steen, Trumpet of Patriots, Parkes
Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Veterans not forgotten in election as ANZAC Day approaches
The break from tradition in avoiding public holidays has helped veterans get their issues on the election agenda, with pledges and claims flowing as ANZAC Day approaches.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, Parkes Electorate
When and where to vote in Parkes
Early voting begins on Tuesday April 22, and election day is on May 3. Here’s all the information you need about when and where to vote in Parkes.
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Early voting begins today
Early voting for the 2025 federal election officially kicks off today, and the AEC is urging voters to plan ahead and be prepared.
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Official Election Guide hitting 12 million letterboxes
The AEC is reminding voters to keep an eye on their mailbox as the official guide ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday 3 May.